About Us
Exhibit Committee:
Royidah Ali | James Campbell | Monique Enriquez | Marquesa Figueroa | Dion Kuhlka | Edward Li | McKenna Maffett | Renate Raymond | McKenna Smith | Sangmin Song | Marina Szende
Exhibit Graphic Design:
Leslie Riibe | Leah Vendl
Who We Are
The Seattle Architecture Foundation connects people to the architecture, design, and history of Seattle. We believe the more you engage with design, the more you feel connected to your changing city. As a volunteer-driven organization, we provide opportunities that will empower you to make a difference in your community.
The Seattle Architecture Foundation’s first model exhibit, “Inhabitable Sculpture”, was produced by a volunteer committee in 1998 as a program of AIA’s Seattle Architecture Week. Featured models included the Experience Music Project, Seahawks Stadium (CenturyLink Field), and Safeco Field (T-Mobile Stadium). Initially produced as a way to spotlight new Seattle buildings with traditional 3D models and drawings, the exhibit has morphed to include abstract-sculptural, digital, and even VR pieces.
The model exhibit has been free and open to the public for over two decades, allowing everyone a chance to peer inside the design process and see how their city gets made. Small but mighty, the exhibit has explored big themes like adaptation, accessibility, sustainability and density but always with a PNW lens. The exhibit is a community endeavor and wouldn’t be possible without the many volunteers, participants, sponsors, and attendees who’ve supported it throughout the years.
The Model Exhibit Committee meets once a month from January to August to curate the exhibit. Comprised of volunteers, the committee selects the theme and models for exhibits, creates the context for the exhibition, and contributes to public programming. To learn more or get involved, please contact the Program Director.
See past exhibits below.
